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extreme

extreme

Meaning of extreme

very severe

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British English/ɪkˈstriːm/
American English/ɪkˈstriːm/
Russian transcription[ekstrʲemɐˈlʲnɨj]
extreme
extreme - экстремальный
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extreme usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Учёные предупредили об экстремальной погоде этой зимой.

Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Туристы столкнулись с экстремальным холодом на горном хребте.

The hikers faced extreme cold on the mountain ridge.

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extreme belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

extremeэкстремальный
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

extreme synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between extreme / intense / severe / dangerous / drastic / acute

🇬🇧English
extreme

Direct term for the highest degree or far end of a scale; neutral about cause or valence

B2Very Often

The region experienced extreme weather last week.

В регионе на прошлой неделе была экстремальная погода.

🇬🇧English

Focuses on strength, concentration, or depth of feeling/force rather than being at the far extreme

B2Very Often

There was an intense storm overnight.

Ночью была сильная/интенсивная буря.

🇬🇧English

Stresses seriousness, harm or intensity of negative effects rather than just extremeness of degree

B2Very Often

The town suffered severe flooding after the storm.

Город пострадал от серьёзного наводнения после шторма.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes risk, hazard or potential to cause harm rather than degree of extremeness

B2Very Often

Rising floodwaters made the roads dangerous.

Поднимающаяся вода сделала дороги опасными.

D
🇬🇧English
drastic

Implies forceful, sudden or extreme measures/changes, often deliberate and impactful

B2Often

They took drastic steps to reduce costs.

Они предприняли радикальные/решительные меры для сокращения расходов.

A
🇬🇧English
acute

Refers to sharp, severe, often short-term conditions (medical, crises) or heightened perception

C1Often

The patient is suffering from acute pain.

Пациент испытывает острую боль.

H
🇬🇧English
harsh

Conveys unpleasant severity, roughness or strictness; often carries a negative moral judgement

B2Often

The prisoners complained about the harsh conditions.

Заключённые жаловались на суровые условия.

F
🇬🇧English
fierce

Describes aggressive, violent or energetic force or competition; often animate or active

B2Often

They faced fierce opposition to the plan.

Они столкнулись с яростным сопротивлением плану.

E
🇬🇧English
excessive

Highlights going beyond a reasonable or acceptable limit (too much) rather than simply extreme position on a scale

B2Very Often

The fine was criticized as excessive.

Штраф был раскритикован как чрезмерный.

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extreme translation: экстремальный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce extreme

/ɪkˈstriːm/

extreme translation

экстремальный

extreme examples

Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter.

extreme transcription

/ɪkˈstriːm/, /ɪkˈstriːm/

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extreme meaning: what does it mean?

very severe

extreme pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

extreme is pronounced as /ɪkˈstriːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

extreme definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter. Translation: Учёные предупредили об экстремальной погоде этой зимой.

Is extreme part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, extreme (экстремальный) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is extreme part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, extreme (экстремальный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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